The Charlotte Hornets have been demonstrating both entertaining and effective basketball this season. On their latest outing, they decisively defeated the Boston Celtics 118-89 at TD Garden, improving their record to 32-31 and moving above the .500 threshold.
Kon Knueppel Matches a Legendary Rookie Achievement
Rookie forward Kon Knueppel led the Hornets’ offense with 20 points, shooting efficiently from the court with four of eight three-pointers, three of six two-pointers, and making two of three free throws. This performance marked a significant milestone, tying him with Michael Jordan for the most games in NBA history as a rookie with at least 20 points and a true shooting percentage of 65% or higher.
Rookie Season Statistics Highlight Knueppel’s Impact
So far in his debut season, the Duke alumnus has played 62 games, averaging 19.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, while connecting on 44% of his attempts from beyond the arc. His consistent scoring and efficiency have played a key role in the Hornets’ competitive showing this year.
